Englisch 9 – Reading

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

Climbers have to wear a special “Bridge Suit” over their own clothing. Lockers are provided, as small, loose objects such as cameras or video recorders cannot be taken onto the bridge. Climbers must wear rubber-soled shoes such as running, sports or hiking shoes.

Clothing rules

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

Climbers must be over 10 years of age, and children up to the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Anybody taking part in the climb must be taller than 1.20 m.

Who can climb the bridge?

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

Climbers can choose from four different climbing times: “Dawn” (offered on the first Saturday of the month), “Day”, “Twilight” and “Night”. “Bridge Climb” tickets are for a specific date and time and must be booked in advance. Bookings can be made online or on the telephone.

What are the climbing times and how should one book it?

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

You can only climb the bridge in a group. Guided tours are offered every day except 30 and 31 December. They are run in almost all weather conditions. Only thunderstorms and very strong winds make climbs impossible.

When and under what weather conditions you can climb the bridge?

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

The climb takes three and a half hours from checking-in to returning to the starting point. Climbers must arrive 15 minutes before their climb time to check in.

What is the duration of the climb?

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

If you like to combine sightseeing and sports on your travels, the Sydney Bridge Climb might be the right challenge. Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of the best-known Australian landmarks. It was opened in 1932. Until 1998 only workers maintaining the bridge were allowed to climb the steel arch, but in October 1998 it was opened to the public.

When was the first public bridge climb?

Read the text about the Sydney Bridge Climb carefully. For each question, there is  a short text above it.

The “Bridge Climb” is now one of the most popular Sydney attractions. Over two million people have climbed the bridge, even though it is quite an expensive adventure.

The climb takes tourists along the upper part of the arch all the way to the top, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour, and offers fantastic views of the harbour and the city. On a bright day you can see the Pacific Ocean in the east and the Blue Mountains in the west.

What are the reasons for doing the climb?